IMF upgrades 2026 growth forecast but warns of 'split' outlook • FRANCE 24 English

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The IMF has raised its 2026 global growth forecast slightly to 3.1%, citing the resilience of advanced economies and investment in artificial intelligence despite rising energy prices linked to the US-Iran war. However, it warned that low-income countries remain particularly vulnerable to the crisis. FRANCE 24's Douglas Herbert has the analysis. #IMF #growth #economy 🔔 Subscribe to France 24 now: https://f24.my/YTen 🔴 LIVE - Watch FRANCE 24 English 24/7 here: https://f24.my/YTliveEN 🌍 Read the latest International News and Top Stories: https://www.france24.com/en/ Like us on Facebook: https://f24.my/FBen Follow us on X: https://f24.my/Xen Bluesky: https://f24.my/BSen and Threads: https://f24.my/THen Browse the news in pictures on Instagram: https://f24.my/IGen Discover our TikTok videos: https://f24.my/TKen Get the latest top stories on Telegram: https://f24.my/TGen

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